• Applicant must be currently enrolled in college and have completed at least one semester in college
• Applicants enrolled in Vocational and out of state schools will be accepted.
• Applicant must be a member, or have at least one parent/guardian who is a member, of the Montana Stockgrowers Association
• Applicant must demonstrate a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

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• A 500-word essay discussing educational pursuits, potential impact of chosen field and why the applicant feels they are deserving of the scholarship funds

• Copy of transcript (non-official transcripts are accepted)

• Two letters of recommendation:

  • A letter addressing your academic accomplishments
  • A letter addressing your activities in the cattle industry

• All scholarship recipients will be required to attend an MSGA event. MSF will pay for all expenses to the event the recipient will attend.
• A letter from the College stating the student is currently enrolled will be required.
• Recipients will be required to submit a follow-up letter or an in person visit or Zoom meeting with the MSF Trustees one year after receiving scholarship funds.
• Finalists will be required to attend an in-person interview with the selection committee. The in-person interviews will take place in Billings.

There are two ways in which to complete the application, online or by mail.

• ONLINE:

  • Complete online application below.
  • Applications are able to upload letter of recommendation, transcripts, and essay within the application.
  • Online applications must be submitted by April 30, 2022.
• BY MAIL:

  • Fill out printable application
  • Please include essay, transcripts and letters of recommendation in the application.
  • Letters of recommendation may be included in your submission or mailed separately.
    All materials must be postmarked by April 30, 2022.
• MAILING ADDRESS:
  Montana Stockgrowers Association
  c/o Foundation Scholarship
  420 N. California St., Helena, MT 59601

• EMAIL: jeri@mtbeef.org

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you have any questions about the scholarship application, please call the MSGA Office at (406) 442-3420 or email jeri@mtbeef.org.